For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 13,280 students in Winnebago County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Winnebago County, IL are Summit Academy Rssp, Pecatonica High School and Hononegah Chd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Winnebago County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Beloit Sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Winnebago County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Hononegah Chd High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Salem St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Gr: 9-12 | 1,814 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10104 Farm School Rd
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Winnebago High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Durand High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Auburn High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5110 Auburn St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Summit Academy Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #99.
South Beloit Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-9004
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-9004
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Guilford High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4870
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4870
Gr: 9-12 | 2,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Harlem High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9229 N Alpine Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,884 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Rockford East High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,719 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Roosevelt Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
978 Haskell Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3251
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3251
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4145 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-9536
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-9536
Gr: 9-12 | 2,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Educ Assoc Of N Central Il
Vocational School
300 Heart Blvd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 636-3060
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 636-3060
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Education Cent
Alternative School
4151 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-6639
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-6639
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 4 Student Support Alop
Alternative School
300 Heart Blvd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 636-3060
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 636-3060
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy Taoep
Alternative School
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Winnebago Co Detention Center
Alternative School
5350 Northrock Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winnebago County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winnebago County, IL include Summit Academy Rssp, Pecatonica High School and Hononegah Chd High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winnebago County?
18 public high schools are located in Winnebago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Winnebago County include: Jefferson High School vs. Guilford High School, South Beloit Sr High School vs. Hononegah Chd High School, Harlem High School vs. Hononegah Chd High School
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